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Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program
Local funding for community priorities and regional impact
Funding available
$ 2,001 - $ 20,000
Deadline
July 17, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program supports tax-exempt organizations, public agencies, schools, and municipalities in Coös County, NH and neighboring communities in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and MRC de Coaticook, Quebec. It funds operating, project, and capital requests for community priorities, including capacity-building, service delivery, and local investments.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Minimum amount : 2,001 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating support
- Project support for a specific organizational or community need, program, timeline, or location
- Capital projects
Documents Needed
- Project budget, for project-based requests
- Operating budgets available on the organization’s profile, for operating support requests
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- US nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status
- Canadian organizations with qualified donee status
- Tax-exempt public agencies, schools, and municipalities
- Other community groups and organizations with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3) organization, municipality, or public agency
Who is not eligible
- Organizations whose mission or programs promote hate or run counter to principles of basic respect, justice, and equity
- Municipal, County or State Government, Public Schools, Charter and Private Schools for annual budgets
- Religious organizations, unless all services being funded are clearly and distinctly non-discriminatory, non-sectarian, and benefit the larger community
Eligible expenses
- Operating support
- Project support
- Capital expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- K-12 operations, curriculum, capital projects, staffing, administration, or programs for public education
- Operational expenses such as salary, benefits, rent, utilities, or capital expenses in DASH grant budget line items
Eligible geographic areas
- Coös County, NH
- Communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont that share a border with Coös County
- MRC de Coaticook, Quebec, Canada
Selection criteria
- Concise applications are appreciated.
- Local Grants decisions are reviewed by a team of NH Charitable Foundation staff and finalized by the Tillotson Fund Advisory Committee.
How to apply
- Review the PowerPoint, the 2024 Grantseeker Information Session video/audio recording, and the Grantseeker Guide.
- Visit GrantSource and create an organization profile by clicking Register here under New to the system.
- Complete the online application in GrantSource.
- Submit the application by 5:00 pm Eastern time on Thursday, January 23, 2025 or Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Processing and Agreement
- A team of NH Charitable Foundation staff recommends awards or declines for Local Grants.
- Final approvals are made by the Tillotson Fund Advisory Committee.
- Reports are required for awards from the local and large grants programs.
- When publicizing a grant, recipients should reference support provided by the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Additional information
- All applications must be submitted via the online portal, GrantSource.
- GrantSource organization profiles can be created or updated at any time before the application opens.
- Reports are required for awards from the local and large grants programs.
- French speakers may submit reports in French, and staff will provide translation services.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program Program
What is the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program?
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program supports tax-exempt organizations, public agencies, schools, and municipalities in Coös County, NH and neighboring communities in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and MRC de Coaticook, Quebec. It funds operating, project, and capital requests for community priorities, including capacity-building, service delivery, and local investments.
How much funding can be received?
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program program?
To be eligible for the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program program, you must:
The organization must have geographical fit with the Tillotson Fund region.
The request must be for operating support, project support, or capital expenses.
Partnerships and collaboration should support a community-driven request.
What expenses are eligible under Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program?
Operating support
Project support for a specific organizational or community need, program, timeline, or location
Capital projects
Who can I contact for more information about the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program?
You can contact New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (NHCF) by email at CH@NHCF.ORG or by phone at 603-263-8365.
Where is the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program available?
The Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund – Local Grants Program is a Grant and Funding